Best Fantasy Fudge Recipe (2024)

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Chocolate fantasy fudge recipe is prepared with 3 basic ingredients - chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, andhomemade marshmallow fluff. One of the best no-bake dessert recipes you can add to your Christmas holiday platter, along withpeanut butter fudge,oreo fudge,andholiday white chocolate berry fudge.

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About the recipe

Fantasy fudge, also known as marshmallow creme fudge or chocolate marshmallow fudge, is a delicious melt-in-mouth treat specially prepared during the Christmas holiday as a gift to your loved ones or to be served as after-meal bites in mini cupcake liners.

This fantasy fudge recipe is no bake, prepared using sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, and marshmallow fluff (cream). We have added toasted nuts, Oreos, and chocolate chunks to make it more festive.

I have not used evaporated milk or a candy thermometer. I have used homemade fluff instead of store-bought (e.g.,Kraft jet-puffed marshmallow creme) marshmallow fluff.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 16 oz Milk chocolate bark, compound, or chips (approx 500 grams)
  • 1 cup Roasted nuts (approximately 150 grams; I have added almonds, walnuts, and cashews)
  • 10 Oreos, roughly chopped
  • ½ to ¾ cupMarshmallow fluff / Marshmallow cream
  • Chocolate, Oreo, and Nuts for garnish
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How to make the best fantasy fudge at home?

Line your 9-inch by 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

In a glass bowl, add condensed milk and chocolate. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Place the glass bowl over the pot to mimic a double boiler. Stir using a whisk or spatula until the chocolate melts and achieves a smooth and silky consistency.Check out the video here.

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To this, add roasted nuts and crushed oreos, and mix. Finally, add marshmallow fluff (check tip) and mix until well combined.

Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan and top it with more nuts, oreos, and chocolate if needed.

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Keep it in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until it is completely set. Using a sharp knife, cut them into pieces of the desired shape and size. You can also cut them into bite-size treats and serve them in cupcake liners at your Christmas or Thanksgiving party.

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Pro Tip

How much fluff to add is an individual choice. If you want the fudge to have a more robust marshmallow flavor, add up to ¾ cup of fluff to the recipe. But remember, your fudge will be softer and gooey, like the one you see in the picture. It is super addictive. But if you want a firmer fudge, reduce the fluff to ⅓ cup. I generally add more fluff and make it a little different, as all other fudge I prepare for my dessert platter will be firmer.

Fantasy fudge recipe presented here is a quick and easy recipe mainly because of the addition of condensed milk (e.g., Milkmaid). Do not substitute it with evaporated milk alone or regular milk. Your fudge will not set.

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Can you make fantasy fudge in the microwave?

Yes. You can make this recipe in less than 5 minutes with the microwave. Instead of the double boiler method, heat chocolate and condensed milk in the microwave for 90 seconds, stirring at every 15-second interval until the chocolate has melted completely. All other steps are the same. Mix with fluff, nuts, oreos, and set.

How to store fantasy fudge?

You can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To prevent them from sticking, separate the fudge pieces with parchment paper or wax paper.

You can also freeze this fudge for up to 2 months. Wrap it nicely with parchment paper and store it in an airtight container to prevent the formation of any ice crystals. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

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Variations / Substitutions

You can use white chocolate or dark chocolate instead of regular milk chocolate.

Love peanut butter? Then add it to the recipe to make peanut butter fantasy fudge.

I have added toasted nuts, which are my family's favorite. You can add pecans, cashews, raisins, cranberries, or any other nuts and dry fruits of your choice.

Marshmallow fan? Add 1 cup of mini marshmallows to the recipe if desired. Make sure you chill them so that it doesn't melt when you add them to the melted chocolate mixture.

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Video

You can check out the short video on making marshmallow fudge or fantasy fudge.

Recipe card

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Easy Fantasy Fudge | Foolproof Fudge with Marshmallow Creme

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Chocolate fantasy fudge recipe is prepared with 3 basic ingredients - chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, andhomemade marshmallow fluff.One of the best no-bake dessert recipes you can add to your Christmas holiday platter, along withpeanut butter fudge,oreo fudge,andholiday white chocolate berry fudge.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Desserts, sweets

Cuisine American

Servings 32

Calories 162 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 16 oz Milk chocolate bark, compound, or chips (approx 500 grams)
  • 1 cup Roasted nuts (approx 150 grams) I have added almonds, walnuts, cashews)
  • 10 Oreo, roughly chopped
  • ½ to ¾ cup Marshmallow fluff / Marshmallow cream
  • Chocolate, Oreo, Nuts, for garnish

Instructions

  • Line your 9-inch by 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

  • In a glass bowl, add condensed milk and chocolate. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Place the glass bowl over the pot to mimic a double boiler. Stir using a whisk or spatula until the chocolate melts and achieves a smooth and silky consistency.Check out the video here.

  • To this, add roasted nuts and crushed oreos, and mix. Finally, add marshmallow fluff (check tip) and mix until well combined.

  • Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan and top it with more nuts, oreos, and chocolate if needed.

  • Keep it in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until it is completely set. Using a sharp knife, cut them into pieces of the desired shape and size. You can also cut them into bite-size treats and serve them in cupcake liners at your Christmas or Thanksgiving party.

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Notes

How much fluff to add is an individual choice. If you want the fudge to have a more robust marshmallow flavor, add up to ¾ cup of fluff to the recipe. But remember, your fudge will be softer and gooey, like the one you see in the picture. It is super addictive. But if you want a firmer fudge, reduce the fluff to ⅓ cup. I generally add more fluff and make it a little different, as all other fudge I prepare for my dessert platter will be firmer.

Fantasy fudge recipe presented here is a quick and easy recipe mainly because of the addition of condensed milk (e.g., Milkmaid). Do not substitute it with evaporated milk alone or regular milk. Your fudge will not set.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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What's the ingredients for fantasy fudge? ›

Fantasy fudge is a decadent blend of the following ingredients: sugar, margarine, evaporated milk, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, walnuts, and vanilla extract.

Why is my fantasy fudge not creamy? ›

Sugar Crystals Formed

It's important to beat the fudge ingredients to develop the right texture, but you won't get smooth, creamy fudge if you beat it when it's too hot. Beating fudge when it's still over heat creates sugar crystals, aka the grittiness you feel in the fudge.

What is the world's best fudge? ›

While fudge was not invented on Mackinac Island, it most certainly – and most deliciously – was perfected here.

What makes high quality fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Why is my fantasy fudge not getting hard? ›

If your fudge fails to harden in the fridge, it means that you probably didn't cook it to the right temperature. Fudge is a candy, and that means it is extremely picky about temperature - fudge must be cooked to precisely 237–239 degrees Fahrenheit so that sugar forms the desired consistency when cooled.

Why is my fantasy fudge not setting up? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

Why did my fantasy fudge not set up? ›

You didn't cook it long enough. Fudge needs to be heated to the "soft ball" stage. It is salvageable, but you'd have to be very careful of sugar crystallization. If you make a mistake you'll wind up with a grainy mess.

Why does my fantasy fudge get grainy? ›

The most common reason for graininess is because you began beating or stirring it while the fudge was still cooling. It's best to wait until it's cooled to somewhere around 110 to 113 degrees to begin stirring.

How do you fix grainy fantasy fudge? ›

The solution? A fudge do-over. Even though it set up properly, I threw it back into a saucepan with about 1 1/2 cups of water and gently heated the mixture to dissolve the fudge into the water. From there, I pretty much re-did the whole cooking process.

Why is my fantasy fudge oily? ›

The Science Of Oily Fudge

If your fudge is heated too much during the mixing process, or if the ingredients are insufficiently mixed together, the butter fat will separate itself from the liquids in the mix and rise to the top of the fudge, forming greasy pools.

What makes Mackinac Island fudge different? ›

The Island House was renovated and reopened in the 1970s. Over the years, it has gone through several more renovations and is now a registered Michigan historic landmark. Ryba's offers ten flavors of fudge to choose from, all made by hand on marble slabs so it is smooth, unlike other fudges.

What is the most popular flavor of fudge? ›

After years of testing recipes, we're pretty sure we have a handle on the most popular fudge flavors, but chocolate and cherry will always rank high on the list.

Should you stir fudge constantly? ›

It is important to stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to thicken and its surface starts to look dull or matte. Now is the time to stop beating and pour the fudge into a mould. Another tip: Do not scrape the sides of the pan or the spoon used for stirring.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

Why is my fudge crumbling when I cut it? ›

The ingredients for fudge are combined and cooked to 234 degrees, cooled to 110 degrees without stirring, then beaten until creamy. Candy that isn't cooked long enough will end up too soft; overcooking makes fudge crumbly or hard.

What does soft ball mean when making fudge? ›

making of fudge

termed in kitchen parlance the soft ball stage, that point between 234 and 240 °F (112 and 115 °C) at which a small ball of the candy dropped in ice water neither disintegrates nor flattens when picked up with the fingers.

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